UK News

• Imageco transforms room in Leeds HQ with CMYUK materials
  26 Jul 2018

  Since it’s inception in 2001, ImageCo Visual Imaging has become one the UK’s leading companies for all things project and print, specialising in wide-format print, signage and exhibitions. What better place to showcase their capabilities than their HQ in Leeds.

• Paragon attains gold standard for sustainability
  26 Jul 2018

  Paragon Customer Communications, a leading provider of digital and print communications, has been awarded a gold rating for sustainability, placing the company in the top 2% of global print service suppliers.

• Designers to experience the Art of Dimense at 100% Design
  26 Jul 2018

  A unique technology for the production of bespoke, structured wallpaper is being launched in the UK at 100% Design Exhibition.

• Daniel Liba appointed CEO of bergertextiles
  26 Jul 2018

  bergertextiles, the pioneering specialist developer and supplier of digitally printable textiles, staging and event fabrics and accessories, has appointed Daniel Liba as CEO, with effect from July 1st 2018.

• Antalis helps young talent at D&AD New Blood Awards
  26 Jul 2018

  The D&AD New Blood Ceremony has taken place in London, with the 10 winners of Antalis’ ‘Let’s Get Physical’ design brief receiving their award ranking.

• QuickPrint finds gold on voyage of discovery with Roland
  24 Jul 2018

  After installing Roland DG VersaUV LEF-20 and Roland DG TrueVIS printers, QuickPrint has discovered a wealth of new printing applications, like printing a variety of different aircraft directly onto gold ingots.

• Epson welcomes The Print Show’s return to the NEC
  23 Jul 2018

  Epson will run at least seven different printer models at The Print Show this year. These will demonstrate the breadth of applications and high quality results achievable from its dye sublimation, textile, label, photographic, POS and signage printers.

• Loop Print purchase the new Mimaki UCJV printer
  23 Jul 2018

  Loop Print Limited have over half a century of experience and are a company that has always strived to be one step ahead of the competition, fully committed to innovative printing techniques. At Sabur Digital, we are delighted and proud to be working with them as both companies have a passion for print.

• Antalis expands portfolio with sustainable alternatives
  23 Jul 2018

  Antalis, the leading distributor of paper, visual communication and packaging solutions in Europe, has announced two new ranges to its portfolio of polyester materials that will offer customers attractive alternatives to more traditional products.

• Antalis reinforces its commitment to Biodiversity 2020
  23 Jul 2018

  Antalis, the leading European distributor of paper, packaging and visual communication solutions, has reinforced its strong commitment to sustainability by joining the Act4nature biodiversity initiative.

• Miller Homes installs 7 HP Pagewide XL 5000 solutions
  23 Jul 2018

  Miller Homes, a UK-based housebuilder, has installed seven HP Pagewide XL 5000 printer and folder solutions across its network of offices. 

• Drytac SpotOn SynPaper used at Shell Eco-marathon in London
  23 Jul 2018

  Drytac's SpotOn SynPaper felt the need for speed at Shell's Eco-marathon in London this month, where it was used for eye-catching vehicle graphics on innovative racing car designs.

• Sign & Digital UK launches 2019 ‘Face-to-face’ show website
  20 Jul 2018

  Sign & Digital UK, the leading trade exhibition for the visual communications sector, today announced the launch of its 2019 show website and striking new design that reflects the power of face-to- face marketing in building business and the innovative and creative nature of the sign & display industries.

• Greenhouse Graphics gets greener with Fujifilm Superia ZD
  19 Jul 2018

  Founded in 1993, Hampshire-based Greenhouse Graphics started out as a conventional litho printer and has grown since then to cover H-UV litho, sheet fed digital and large format inkjet machines. Across all those devices it prints everything from beer mats and posters to magazines, business cards, wall coverings and vehicles wraps.

• HNS Signs continues creativity with Roland's SOLJET Pro 4
  17 Jul 2018

  Fourth-generation sign-writer Michelle Henry is set to leave her mark on an entire city, having built up Birmingham's HNS Signs into an award-winning business.

• Brother UK signs up for the 3rd year at Newtech
  17 Jul 2018

  The organisers of the Newtech series of local practical workshops aim to provide visitors with both the latest and most creative techniques to expand their business.

• Sign Rite Grafix expands into new markets with HP Latex 365
  16 Jul 2018

  Sign Rite Grafix, UK-based designers and printers of creative graphics and decals to the commercial and fleet vehicle industries is winning new customers thanks to the deployment of its new HP Latex 365 printer.

• Park Communications stay on top with EFI VUTEk GS3250LX Pro
  16 Jul 2018

  London-based Park Communications is widely known as the city’s preeminent printer. Built on foundations of quality service, technology and consultative thinking, the company prides itself on a flexible approach and commitment to prompt project delivery.

• New AGFA Hybrid Anapurna LED helps UYR hit tight deadlines
  13 Jul 2018

  Creative, design and print solutions business, UYR Ltd, has invested in a further Agfa wide format printing machine, an Anapurna H2500i LED, offering additional speed to their service and ensuring they continue to meet increasingly shorter customer lead times.

• XAAR and Stratasys in High Speed 3D print joint venture
  12 Jul 2018

  Xaar PLC is pleased to announce today that it will invest with Stratasys, a global leader in additive manufacturing, in a newly formed company, Xaar 3D Limited, to develop 3D printing solutions based on High Speed Sintering technologies.

• England World Cup Flag makes BBC News
  11 Jul 2018

  Northern Flags has made BBC headlines with their new England Waistcoat Supporters Flag, printed on their Agfa Avinci wide format dye sublimation printer.

• Roland DG to Sponsor FAB14 in Toulouse, France
  11 Jul 2018

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced that it will once again be a key sponsor of FAB14, the 14th annual meeting of the global Fab Lab community, to be held in Toulouse, France from July 16 to 22, 2018.

• Hybrid reveals hot Mimaki offers for the summer season
  11 Jul 2018

  Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and Irish distributor for Mimaki has today announced a raft of summer promotions across a broad range of its printers and printer/cutters.

• Kernow Coatings certifies KernowPrint Pro-Lite for HP Indigo
  10 Jul 2018

  Kernow Coatings, the global leader in the development of digitally printable synthetic substrates, today announced the launch KernowPrint Pro-Lite, an RIT certified white synthetic material built using the company's proprietary Cobalt Coating Technology.

• XAAR highlights benefits of XAAR 1003 printhead for labels
  10 Jul 2018

  Xaar, the world-leader in industrial inkjet technology, will give a presentation on its market-leading Xaar 1003 printhead at an upcoming open house event held by Dantex Group. The aim of the event is to demonstrate why digital label press technologies are the future of the labelling industry.

• Antalis launch KernowPrint’s range for HP Indigo synthetics
  10 Jul 2018

  Antalis, the leading European distributor of paper, packaging solutions and visual communication products, has introduced a new portfolio of HP Indigo printable synthetics.

• PICON to attend The Print Show
  10 Jul 2018

  Suppliers trade organisation PICON has announced that it will attend The Print Show at the NEC which runs from 18-20 September. Some 16 PICON members have already booked stands at the show and a 17th is attending to support a partner company.

• UK POS printer targets increased automation with Onset X3
  9 Jul 2018

  Based in Washington, north-east England, Simpson Group confirmed at FESPA 2018 that they would become the latest company to invest in Inca Digital’s ultra-high productivity Onset X3 with full automation, supplied by Fujifilm.

• Delightful Living personalise print with Mimaki UJF-3042HG
  5 Jul 2018

  Delightful Living, based in Derbyshire, makes bespoke personalised signs and gifts for the home and garden. Having started by hand-painting everything, they have been working with UV print technology since 2013.

• Kala KalaXY increases productivity for UYR
  4 Jul 2018

  Sourcing the right equipment to allow increased productivity is always a challenge for companies such as the UYR Group. The company initially started out as a graphic design agency but soon realised that due to the size of its clients and the volume of print they required, there was an opportunity to take more control of the production process.

• Modular Zünd S3 means market can dictate Nilorn's next step
  4 Jul 2018

  Global label and branding company Nilorn has installed a Zünd S3 at its UK HQ in order to extend its reach into an already successful packaging business – with the digital cutting table's modular design allowing Nilorn to continue to develop its strategy as market demands change.

• Fujifilm installs world’s first super-wide Acuity Ultra
  4 Jul 2018

  With the sale confirmed at FESPA 2018, the machine was installed and began operation at Echo House’s premises in Surbiton, Surrey in June.“We are a design-led business aiming to push the boundaries for our clients,” says Peter Onyskiw, Technical Director at Echo House.

• Grab a beer and discover Roland's cool footie offer
  3 Jul 2018

  Roland DG flew the flag for England at its Creative Centre in Clevedon on Tuesday 26th June, with a day of World Cup-themed footie fun, some incredibly innovative printing and the launch of a special (and very cool!) offer.

• Firstan streamlines production with Esko-to-EFI integration
  3 Jul 2018

  Firstan Limited, Cambridge, UK, has successfully piloted a newly developed interface between Esko’s Automation Engine Connect and EFI’s Radius software applications.

• Perfect Colours named UK Reseller for NS Multi LG Printer
  2 Jul 2018

  The NS Multi LG is a wide format flatbed digital printer which is designed for the short run printing on demand of folding cartons and corrugated boxes and sheets.

• Selectequip invest in JFX200-2531 and Kongsberg X24 Starter
  2 Jul 2018

  Leading online store, Selectequip, has recently refurbished their Wakefield sign company and subsequently been shortlisted for a best small business award.

• AG/CAD generates huge saving for Thomas Leach Colour
  2 Jul 2018

  There are very few print businesses that can say they have ridden the tide of continuous change and market evolution and remained successful throughout their existence. Thomas Leach Colour is a company that has not only sailed through the industry challenges; it has excelled since its inception almost 120 years ago.

• ArtSystems appoints new Workflow Development Manager
  28 Jun 2018

  ArtSystems has appointed Charlotte Crampton as its new Workflow Development Manager following her four years working as a Digital Applications Specialist with the Nottingham-based distributor.

• Esko software success at Automation Solutions Open House
  28 Jun 2018

  Esko’s UK team hosted a successful Open House in Leicester earlier this month, with partners Data Image, Clarity Software and reseller CMYUK. With over 80 customers attending, the event was staged to showcase the latest Esko C66 digital cutting table with the new Robotic Material Handler, as well as Esko’s fully Automated workflow solutions.

• UK creatives are springing into summer with Zünd technology
  27 Jun 2018

  Businesses in a multitude of creative and manufacturing sectors across the UK use Zünd digital cutting systems every day, with signage, graphics, packaging and textiles specialists no exception.

• New Mimaki Laminator available for demonstration at Hybrid
  27 Jun 2018

  Exclusive UK and Irish Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services, has announced that the company’s new laminator – the Mimaki LA-160W that launched at FESPA 2018 – is now available for demonstration at its centrally located showroom.

• IPEX to close after consultation with print industry
  26 Jun 2018

  IPEX, the international print technology and equipment event, is to close after a period of consultation with the industry.

• New Xativa Vista wallpaper from ArtSystems
  26 Jun 2018

  Nottingham-based specialist distributor ArtSystems has announced the introduction of a new wallpaper to the Xativa range of wide format media.

• Poppy Signs blooms with Drytac Protac Anti-Scratch Laminate
  25 Jun 2018

  Chorley-based Poppy Signs has been converted to Drytac's Protac Anti-Scratch laminate, following its installation at the offices of theidol.com, a web-based insurance provider based in Penrith, Cumbria. 

• Roland printers open up all sorts of doors for First Display
  21 Jun 2018

  First Display started off in taxi advertising, but an investment in Roland printing equipment has seen it explore exciting new avenues – despite a lack of printing experience.

• Colourgen announce Dimense 3D wallpaper printing solution
  20 Jun 2018

  Colourgen has announced its exclusive UK distribution of the new 3D wallpaper printing solution Dimense.

• EFI Vutek QS2 Pro from CMYUK transforms newly-built church
  20 Jun 2018

  New materials, printing techniques and technologies allow the signage industry to constantly evolve as the demand for greater impact and differentiation increases.

• Esko and Clarity show power of workflow
  19 Jun 2018

  At a well-attended open day at the offices of Leicestershire based Data Image, Esko and Clarity Software demonstrated their latest product offerings.

• First Display is first in line for new UV ink technology
  19 Jun 2018

  Edinburgh-based signs and commercial graphics specialists, First Display, were one of the first companies in the UK to work with the new DURAUV ink technology now available for the Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 printer.

• Score a win in June & July with Innotech
  19 Jun 2018

  Take advantage of world cup fever and make savings across a wide range of display graphics products and consumables with Innotech Digital's Goal Savers promotion.

• XAAR 2001+ printhead delivers speed for new Océ LabelStream
  19 Jun 2018

  The combination of speed, quality and reliability of the Xaar 2001+ U printhead made it the ideal choice for Canon’s entry into the digital label printing market, with the launch of its Océ LabelStream 4000 press.

• Hollywood Monster is lovin' new Zünd G3 work for McDonald's
  19 Jun 2018

  Birmingham signage and graphics specialist Hollywood Monster has again turned to Zünd UK Ltd to help accelerate its production, in particular on a major contract with McDonald's.

• Kernow Coatings launch new marketing concept for Wide Format
  19 Jun 2018

  Proving that innovation and creativity is at the core of everything they do, Kernow Coatings have launched a new way to help their distributors show end users applications and benefits, not just products.

• Newtech Southampton to hold special World Cup Draw
  18 Jun 2018

  Prizes every hour on the hour – visitors can win in the draw one each of:

• ArtSystems' Summa S Class 2 new firmware
  18 Jun 2018

  Nottingham-based specialist distributor ArtSystems has just announced a new firmware upgrade bringing enhanced features and significant performance improvements to Summa’s S Class 2 cutting plotters. 

• Reprocad Ltd is distributing the Rigoli MVZ 1000 printer
  15 Jun 2018

  Reprocad Ltd (RCL) is distributing the Rigoli MVZ 1000 printer as; the first roll-to-roll, wide web, single-pass, inkjet printer powered by Memjet and designed for flexible packaging applications.

• Canon joins the Newtech Show at Southampton
  15 Jun 2018

  Canon, a historic world-leader in print technology and imaging solutions, joins the Newtech Show, taking place on 27-28th June at Hilton Chilworth in Southampton.

• HNS Signs take Gold Award at FESPA for Ted Baker’s boutique
  15 Jun 2018

  HNS Signs, took the top spot in Berlin for the second year running for their unique, but highly skilled approach to Ted Baker’s boutique store environments at print and signage awards, the FESPA Awards. HNS won gold in the ‘Non-printed Signage’ category of these industry accolades that recognises the very best talent globally in traditional sign, print and digital signage.

• A vehicle wrap with a difference
  14 Jun 2018

  HNS Signs’ most recent project had a real twist that demonstrated their continued creative flair in vehicle wrapping. The project involved both the wrapping of not only the exterior but also the interior of a beer bus for their client, Sadlers Ales.

• Spandex launches exclusive promotion for 3M Print Wrap Films
  14 Jun 2018

  Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries, has introduced an exclusive promotion for two of the most popular 3M wrap films, running until 30th July 2018.

• Antalis recruits retail industry expert Claire White
  14 Jun 2018

  With more than two decades of experience in the retail industry, Claire White has joined Antalis as Innovation & Creative Consultant in the Visual Communications team.

• Macro Art’s Durst revolution inspires two more investments
  13 Jun 2018

  Wide format service provider Macro Art started live printing this week with two more Durst machines as new customers come on board in continuing rapid expansion.

• XAAR 502 GS15 O printhead is key to Maplejet printing
  13 Jun 2018

  Xaar and its OEM partner, MapleJet, are leading the way in quality and sustainability for coding and marking onto corrugated boxes with the industrial Xaar 502 GS15 O inkjet printhead providing much larger print height and industrial robustness in the latest MapleJet ProDigit 70 printers. 

• CADlink Technology continue to lead in DTG software market
  13 Jun 2018

  The release of the latest generation Digital Factory v10 Apparel software package includes a host of new colour management, performance and automated production workflow enhancements. CADlink has built upon years of highly successful DTG software innovations to bring this new product to market.

• CCL expands production with Zünd G3 L-2500 cutting system
  12 Jun 2018

  Hamburg wide-format business CCL installed a Zünd G3 to speed up its production – but soon discovered this multi-functional machine could help expand its product portfolio too.

• Reade Signs installs new EFI Vutek LX3 from CMYUK
  12 Jun 2018

  Signage and wayfinding solutions experts, Reade Signs, has recently installed a new EFI Vutek LX3 – one of only eleven in the UK, supplied by CMYUK.

• Roland kicks off World Cup with creative fun and games
  11 Jun 2018

  Sports fans are getting ready for the world's ultimate football event, and Roland DG is flying the flag for England at its Creative Centre in Clevedon. On June 26th, join the Ro-land team for a day of World Cup-themed footie fun and some incredibly innovative printing.

• Graphtec introduces latest FCX4000 flatbed cutting plotter
  11 Jun 2018

  The range of flatbed cutting plotters from Graphtec GB has been extended with the introduction of the latest FCX4000 model. It replaces the existing FC4500 machine and incorporates many of the advanced features found in the previously launched FCX2000 cutting plotter but is a lighter and smaller version.

• Baker Labels invests in a Roland Inkjet and Matrix Laminator
  11 Jun 2018

  The arrival of new equipment is a common scene at the Baker Labels factory in Brentwood. Managing Director Steve Baker continues his quest to invest and expand while encouraging and enthusing staff with printing inspiration.

• Antalis makes its mark on Yorkshire with boosted facility
  11 Jun 2018

  Gaining access to the world’s leading visual communications solutions has just become a whole lot easier for commercial printers, POS printers and signmakers operating in Yorkshire, as Antalis brings regional stock and a new state-of-the-art conversion facility to its Leeds distribution centre.

• The Print Coach keynote speaker for The Print Show 2018
  7 Jun 2018

  Nick Devine, AKA The Print Coach, has been named as a keynote speaker for The Print Show 2018, while organisers have confirmed a host of new additions to the exhibitor list.

• VGL signs for the new Durst P5 250 HS flatbed printer
  7 Jun 2018

  VGL, the Reading-based screen and digital print company, has become the first company in the UK and Ireland to sign up for a specialised version of Durst’s next-generation platform, the P5 Series, which was announced globally earlier this year.

• Benson Signs installs its second Tekcel CNC router
  5 Jun 2018

  Benson Signs is among the UK’s largest sign manufacturers. Founded in 1969, the company is today headquartered in the northern docks area of Liverpool and has at its team’s disposal over fifty-thousand square feet of design and production space that was once tenements, an engineering works and a pub.

• Antalis reveals expert judging panel for The Review
  5 Jun 2018

  With the competition closing date for entries fast approaching on 29th June, Antalis has announced its expert judging panel for The Review 2018 Design & Print Awards.

• Fantasy Prints invests in a Kongsberg X24 Starter from CMYUK
  4 Jun 2018

  Fantasy Prints, certified ISO9001 in October 2017, is well known in Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders for providing complete printing and signage solutions.

• Antalis urges printers to go full spectrum with NeverTear
  30 May 2018

  As businesses increasingly look for innovative ways to take their communications up a notch, Antalis is reminding printers of the benefits to be had by making full use of the colour capabilities of the Xerox Premium NeverTear range.

• Ricoh celebrates outstanding visitor engagement at FESPA
  30 May 2018

  During the four day event, Ricoh announced Europe’s first installation of the Ricoh Pro T7210 at Grafoprojekt, Croatia, and Italy’s first at Beepag. It also held key discussions with more than 500 companies which will continue long after the event.

• Handy Labels extends market reach with Roland DG SOLJET Pro
  29 May 2018

  Handy Labels has been going strong since 2007 and last year extended its reach even further with a fresh new website, helping artisan businesses to improve their packaging and accessibility. Running steadily over this decade have been two Roland DG SOLJET Pro 4 XR-640 large format printer/cutters.

• William Smith announces launch of new education facility
  29 May 2018

  The Training Academy, part of the William Smith Group 1832, will train and inspire those in the sign, graphics and interiors industries, which it has worked with for over a century.

• CSL Digital lands International Trade and Export Award
  25 May 2018

  CSL Digital has landed the prestigious International Trade and Export Award, sponsored by Heathrow, at a glittering Business Awards Ceremony staged at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. 

• Antalis’ experts help printers unlock digital opportunity
  25 May 2018

  In a market awash with constant technological advancements, Antalis has bolstered its digital team in order to provide customers with the industry’s most holistic consultancy when seeking to keep abreast of the latest innovations, along with training and support.

• New MVZ Rigoli MVZ 1000 printer distributed by Reprocad Ltd
  24 May 2018

  Reprocad Ltd (RCL) is distributing the Rigoli MVZ 1000 printer as; the first roll-to-roll, wide web, single-pass, inkjet printer powered by Memjet and designed for flexible packaging applications.

• Soyang Europe honours Soyang Technologies with wall graphic
  24 May 2018

  To celebrate its long-standing partnership with Soyang Technologies, the team at Soyang Europe has created a unique timeline graphic, which has been installed at its Lancashire headquarters.

• Antalis advises resellers amid price pressures
  24 May 2018

  With the paper industry facing a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges resulting in recent price rises, Antalis is advising resellers to “be brave” when it comes to educating end customers about the added value of premium papers.

• Sabur install DGI FT-1908 sublimation printers at L&S
  23 May 2018

  Lance Dentith and Dean Sanger have known each other for two decades. Lance is the Managing Director of L&S Prints and Dean is the Managing Director of Sabur Ink Systems Ltd, and it is no coincidence that over the course of their business history, their respective companies have grown and grown and forged enviable reputations in their fields.

• Drytac SpotOn Floor 200 gains Class B1 Fire Rating
  23 May 2018

  Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has announced that its SpotOn Floor 200 media has achieved a global Class B1 Fire Rating.

• UK's first Epson SureColor SC-F2100 DTG printer for First XV
  22 May 2018

  Rugby retailer First XV has bought the UK’s first SureColor SC-F2100 DTG (Direct to Garment) printer from Epson reseller Xpres to help grow its own brand products business.

• XAAR announces new Chief Customer Officer
  22 May 2018

  Xaar plc, the leader in industrial inkjet technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen McLintock as Chief Customer Officer.

• XAAR wins 'Innovation of the Year' at 3D Printing Industry Awards
  22 May 2018

  Xaar plc, the world leader in industrial inkjet technology, has been awarded ‘Innovation of the Year’ at the 3D Printing Industry Awards 2018.

• Going, Going Greener – Antalis encourages sustainable signage
  22 May 2018

  Amid recent furore around plastic waste in the UK, Antalis is encouraging customers to take the transition towards more sustainable visual communications media – while stating that there is still a huge task ahead in rendering it a cost-effective, viable alternative for mainstream adoption.

• Antalis and C3imaging support plight of Welsh rare mountain goat
  22 May 2018

  Antalis, the leading distributor of paper, visual communication and packaging solutions in Europe, has donated DIBOND Digital board to support a photographic exhibition highlighting the plight of rare Welsh Mountain goats in Snowdonia.

• The Delta Group invests in an EFI Nozomi C18000 at FESPA
  18 May 2018

  The Delta Group, a London-based global visual communications provider, made an important investment in digital technology at the FESPA Global tradeshow in Berlin, purchasing an EFI Nozomi C18000 single-pass, ultra-high-speed LED inkjet corrugated packaging press from Electronics for Imaging, Inc. The Delta Group made the investment to meet customer needs, including increased demand for faster turnaround times and lower costs.

• Lasercut.London finds Roland LEF-12i offers more than meets the eye
  18 May 2018

  Lasercut.London Ltd. is a specialist in its field, having evolved from a laser-cutting business to a problem-solving consultancy for high-end brands, offering design and manufacture of awards, furniture, automotive products and more.

• Beepag becomes first Italian adopter of Ricoh Pro T7210
  18 May 2018

  Italian graphics and printing services specialist Beepag has invested in the country’s first Ricoh Pro T7210 UV flatbed solution to enable it to respond to new market opportunities with print speeds up to 100 square metres per hour.

• Surgeons use 3D printing for two-year-old’s life-saving kidney at Guy's and St Thomas'
  17 May 2018

  Stratasys, a global leader in additive technology solutions, today announced that surgeons at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, are using 3D printing technology to improve the success rates of life-saving, complex organ transplantation in young children.

• ADAPT announced as exclusive UK reseller for new HP Latex R2000 Rigid Printer
  17 May 2018

  HP has announced that ADAPT (formerly Amari Digital Supplies and Graphic Printing Technologies) will be the exclusive UK reseller for its new HP Latex R2000 Rigid printer. Unveiled at FESPA 2018, the HP Latex R2000 is a true hybrid for flexible and rigid printing, accommodating materials up to 2.5-metres/98” wide and up to 5cm/2” thick.

  The newly formed ADAPT has significant expertise in marketing rigid printing consumables and fulfilling associated flat sheet applications. The company also has a long history implementing and supporting HP Latex printing solutions. This experience has been instrumental in their selection as the ideal exclusive partner for the new HP Latex R2000.

  ADAPT will create a dedicated HP Latex Rigid Printing Demo Centre in Manchester, which is scheduled to open in July of this year. This facility will offer customers the chance to see the technology in action and explore all the possibilities available to them.

  Phil Oakley, UK and Ireland Regional Business Manager for HP, comments: “ADAPT was awarded as exclusive UK partner for the new HP Latex R2000 through a rigorous selection process and we are really pleased to have appointed them. Their unrivalled experience in the rigid sheet plastic market, coupled with excellent credentials in the traditional HP Latex market, makes this an ideal fit. ADAPT has demonstrated its commitment to this market with the planned opening of a demonstration facility specifically for our rigid printing solutions. This will give potential customers an excellent opportunity to learn more about this exciting new technology and help them select the best possible solution for them.”

  The HP Latex R2000 Printer is the first hybrid solution for rigid and flexible sign and display printing in one device. HP announced its new rigid technology at the ISA Sign Expo in March, highlighting how customers will now be able to expand their offering into new, high-value applications while also opening fresh creative ideas and concepts for sign and display.

  Richard Barham, General Manager of ADAPT, comments: “We are absolutely delighted to have been appointed as the exclusive reseller for this game-changing new printer from HP. As a company, we offer a unique combination of rigid media experience and expertise, as well as a long history of delivering complete HP Latex solutions to the UK large format digital printing market. We are encouraged by the confidence shown in ADAPT by HP and look forward to the opening of our dedicated HP Latex Rigid printing demonstration centre in July and delivering this exciting new product to the market.”

  The HP Latex R2000 printer is available with immediate effect with a full service 3-year warranty, as well as a broad range of flexible financing options. This makes the purchase and ownership of the printer as seamless and trouble-free as possible.

  To find out more about HP Latex R-series printing, click here.

• MakerBot promotes the power of desktop 3D printing at ICT for Education
  13 May 2018

  MakerBot and leading specialist distributor ArtSystems will be promoting the power of desktop 3D printing to education providers at the eagerly anticipated ICT for Education series of conferences.

• William Smith expands its portfolio with innovative Arlon materials
  12 May 2018

  One-of-a-kind film, Arlon IllumiNITE Wrap, is redefining wrapping with reflective films and it's been added to the ever-growing portfolio of innovative materials at William Smith.

• Innotech Digital to showcase numerous product launches at SignLink Live 2017
  26 Sep 2017

  

  Wide format media and display graphics distributor Innotech Digital will be exhibiting at the SignLink Live show in Telford for the first time later this year. To celebrate, Innotech will be announcing a range of new products and special offers at the show that will appeal to both signmakers and print service providers alike.

• Winners revealed at Label Industry Global Awards
  26 Sep 2017

  

  The most innovative, creative and commercially successful work from the label and package printing industry has been rewarded at the Label Industry Global Awards 2017.